SQLCipher
  • Open-source extension to SQLite
  • Transparent, 256-bit AES encryption
  • Tamper-resistant design
  • Cross-platform and zero configuration

SQLCipher is widely used, protecting data for thousands of apps on hundreds of millions of devices, including our password manager Codebook.

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Community

Best for Open Source project integrations

  • Core functions only
  • Community support
  • Open Source license

Commercial

Most popular for small teams and commercial apps

  • Enhanced features
  • Improved performance (with up to 4x speed)
  • Private priority support
  • Commercial use license
  • 15-day free trial

Enterprise

Premium licenses tailored to large organizations

  • Broadest platform support
  • Flexible licensing and procurement options
  • Enterprise Support SLA
  • Available customization

Enterprise FIPS

Meets US Government and FedRAMP requirements

  • Embedded FIPS 140-2 Cryptographic module
  • Supports Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, and macOS
  • Current FIPS 140-2 certificates

Trusted by Thousands of Organizations

SQLCipher has been adopted as a secure database solution in thousands of commercial and open source products, making it the de facto standard for encrypted databases in mobile, embedded, and desktop applications. These are just a few of the organizations using SQLCipher.

Abbott
Aflac
AIRBUS
Bloomberg
First Candadian Title
First Heritage Life Insurance
Frost Bank
IBM
Maxim
OMICRON
Proctor & Gamble
Quest Diagnostics
Roche
Salesforce
Siemens
Thompson Reuters
Welldoc
Volvo

Works Everywhere

SQLCipher is extensively tested on all major platforms and operating systems. Every SQLCipher database can be opened on any device, making it perfect for multi-platform applications.

Windows
iOS
macOS
Android
Linux
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SQLCipher Edition Feature Comparison

SQLCipher has four different distribution options to meet the needs of any organization, from open source teams up to the largest enterprises with strict security requirements. The following table summarizes the key features and benefits of each SQLCipher edition.

Community Commercial Enterprise Enterprise FIPS
Full database encryption
Optimized performance (up to 4x faster than Community)  
Pre-built packages for quickest integration  
Value Level Encryption functions  
Encrypted Virtual Tables  
Performance Counters & Statistics  
Benchmark & Performance Testing Tools  
Private, priority support  
Specialty packages (e.g. Cordova, React Native, & JDBC)    
Customized builds available    
Flexible license grants (e.g. site, teams, suite, SDK/redistribution, transfers)    
Guaranteed support with Service Level Agreement    
Flexible procurement (Purchase Order, invoicing, ACH/wire, & resellers)    
Embedded FIPS 140-2 validated Cryptographic module      
Supports US Government, Department of Defense, and FedRAMP inititatives